The Ochi Day in 2024

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AKA Name	Oxi Day, Ochi Day (in Cyprus), Το Όχι
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on	#MomaDay, #MothersDay
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2024 Date	28 October 2024
2025 Date	28 October 2025

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On October 28, 1940, Greece refused to align itself with Axis powers, Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. Today is Oxi Day in Greece, a celebration of its refusal to fall to tyrants and fascism. We celebrate that spirit forever, and refuse to give in wherever we see it still Show more
— John Karalis 🇬🇷🇺🇦 (@John_Karalis) October 28, 2024

Let us never forget the sacrifices made, by those who have gone before us. Days like today are a cause for reflection & remembrance, but also pride for the Great Nation that is Greece. Show more
— Hellas Football (@HellasFooty) October 28, 2024

Commemorating the Epic of 40' The courage to reject Italy's ultimatum for handing over Greece, the successful repulsion of the invaders, but also the uninterrupted resistance of the people to the occupying forces of Germany, Bulgaria and Italy. Happy Show more
— Greek Heritage (@greece_heritage) October 28, 2024

Good morning! On this October 28th, we honor Greece's spirit of courage and resilience. Like the Parthenon at dawn, may we all stand firm for what is right and face challenges with bravery. Καλημέρα! #OxiDay Show more
— James (@j4_mes_) October 28, 2024

Replying to @RussOnPolitics and @BillKristol Here in Greece today 28th October, we celebrate 'Oxi' Day' ('No' Day), the day when General Metaxas said 'No' to joining Mussolini and Hitler... Let's hope it's a good omen.
— FuriousTeddy 🇺🇦 (@furious76114) October 28, 2024

ΟΧΙ Day - Remembering 28 October 1940. Greece said NO and changed the course of WWII and the World! ΟΧΙ Day - NO # OxiDay #OXI #Greece #Ελλάδα #Ελλας #οχι Show more From Jim Mellas
— Jim Mellas (@jimmellas) October 28, 2024

At 3 a.m. on this date in 1940, a representative of the Axis forces arrived at the Greek prime minister’s residence and demanded Greece’s surrender. The reply, simply put, was 'Oxi' – (no). #OXIDay
— Nomadpossum 🐟🇬🇷 🇦🇺 (@nomadpossum) October 28, 2024

Happy National 'OXI Day'! #visitgreece #methonicastle
— Visit Greece (@VisitGreecegr) October 28, 2024

On October 28, we celebrate “Ohi Day”, when #Greece said a bold "No" to the invading Italians. Today, it stands for a simple message of pride and freedom. The spirit of independence lives strongest in our villages! Show more
— DiscoverGreece.com (@DiscoverGRcom) October 28, 2024

As Winston Churchill once said, “Hence, we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks” Happy OXI Day to all my beautiful Greek friends, may God bless all of you and Greece!
— Lisa ♰ ֍ (@HayAghchig) October 28, 2024

The Ochi Day History

Ohi Day commemorates the anniversary of the Greek dictator, Metaxas, saying “ohi (no)” to the ultimatum made by Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, in 1940.